Visitors to minister Virendra Kumar's office in Madhya Pradesh may end up leaving the BJP minister angry if they fail to follow a simple rule at his office: 'Don't touch feet'.
Touching the feet of elders is considered a well-known gesture of respect in India, and the leader's stern warning has surprised and intrigued visitors. According to a report by India Today, Virendra Kumar has put up a sign at his office in MP Tikamgarh warning: “Touching feet is strictly prohibited.”
Another poster in the office reads, “No work will be done for those who touch feet.”
Dr. Virendra Kumar is one of the invincible MPs of the party. He has never faced defeat in an election and has considerable influence in Tikamgarh.
Virendra Kumar won the Lok Sabha elections from Tikamgarh in 2009, 2014, 2019 and even 2024. His unbroken string of political victories defines his strong influence in Tikamgarh. But what makes him more popular in the area is his humility and down-to-earth behavior, reports India Today.
It is common to see him walking from his residence to the Collectorate Office in Tikamgarh. He is also known for his approachable behavior among the locals.
He started his political career in 1996 after winning the Assembly elections from Sagar constituency. Kumar is currently a Union Cabinet minister under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.